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November 17, 2008
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JERSEY HOUND
Oh yeah, we’re taking it back to the glory days thanks to long-time reader Jim Ramlow of Ohio, who sent in this pic of the old Toledo Goaldiggers, one of the better pun names in pro sports history. The International League franchise rocked that wonderful 1970s combination of green, gold and white and did so with a simple puck-and-stick logo that brings to mind a lower-case “g” for “goal.” Funny how the simple design would once again look crisp today; time to check eBay.…
Going far on good sense
WHILE SENIOR RIGHT WING-ER Erik Condra has put up big numbers at Notre Dame, what he has done off the ice has made even more of an impact on the Fighting Irish program. Part of the first class under fourth-year coach Jeff Jackson, Condra paced Notre Dame in scoring the past three seasons and helped lead a Fighting Irish resurgence that includes a CCHA title in 2007, a perennial spot in the national rankings and a trip to last season’s NCAA Frozen Four final. “Erik has a passion and maturity for the game and has had a big influence on the change in the culture of the program over the past three years,” said Jackson, who named Condra captain this season. “He’s a unique kid in that he plays the game at…
The Battle for Beantown
BEING A BOSTON BRUINS FAN hasn’t always been easy. In the past 13 NHL seasons, the B’s have won precisely one playoff round. During that period, they have been more famous for their owner’s bottom-line business policies and trading away players than winning Stanley Cups. If it weren’t for the equally inept Chicago Blackhawks under late owner Bill Wirtz, they would qualify as the biggest bunglers among the Original Six group of franchises. These days, with the Hawks enjoying a renaissance on and off the ice, the pressure is on the Bruins to follow suit. As if they didn’t have enough pressure already, what with the cavalcade of championships Bostonians have reveled in of late. Three Super Bowl wins from the NFL’s Patriots. Two World Series titles from Major League Baseball’s Red Sox. One NBA…
Limit blocking? Oh, the heresy
NOT ALL HALL OF FAMERS ARE CREATED EQUAL. While they share a commonality when it comes to capability, they represent a cross-section when it comes to personality. Take Glenn Anderson and Joe Sakic (OK, technically Sakic’s not in, but he will be three years after he decides to retire). The latter sets the tone among NHLers when it comes to dignity. The former spent much of his career marching to his very own special beat. The two men and their divergent styles get the feature treatment in this issue. Another highly respected Hall of Famer, meantime, spent some uncharacteristic time as a punching bag for an idea he tabled at a GMs’ meeting. Bob Gainey was universally panned for proposing the NHL examine the rules around shot-blocking. Holy heretic! For the record, Gainey…
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